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2208.50.00.60 - In containers each holding over 4 liters 🖩

Details

FieldValue
Unit of Quantitypf.liters
General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General)Free
Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special)N/A
Column 2 Rate of Duty$1.99/pf. liter
Quota QuantityN/A
Additional DutiesN/A
About Duty Rates: Rates are divided into Column 1 and Column 2. Column 1 is subdivided into General (normal trade relations rates for all countries not eligible for special programs) and Special (preferential rates for countries with free trade agreements or preference programs). Column 2 rates apply to products from Cuba, North Korea, Belarus, and Russia. When no special rate exists for a classification, General rates apply.

Overview

This HTS category, 2208.50.00.60, specifically classifies gin and geneva when packaged in containers designed to hold more than 4 liters. Gin and geneva are distilled alcoholic beverages characterized by their predominant flavor derived from juniper berries. This distinction places them within the broader chapter for beverages, spirits, and vinegar, and more narrowly within the subheading for gin and geneva.

The primary distinguishing factor for this category from its sibling, 2208.50.00.30, lies solely in the size of the retail or bulk packaging. While both subheadings cover gin and geneva, 2208.50.00.60 is reserved for larger format containers, typically intended for commercial use, bulk sale, or larger hospitality establishments, whereas 2208.50.00.30 pertains to smaller, individual consumer-sized bottles or packages.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories. Classification under this code is solely determined by the type of spirit (gin or geneva) and the volume of the container in which it is presented. Importers and exporters must ensure accurate declaration of the container size to correctly apply this classification.

Frequently Asked Questions

›What is HTS code 2208.50.00.60?
HTS code 2208.50.00.60 covers In containers each holding over 4 liters under the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. It falls under Chapter 22: Beverages, spirits and vinegar.
›What products are classified under 2208.50.00.60?
This classification covers In containers each holding over 4 liters. It is a subcategory of Gin and Geneve (2208.50.00).
›What is the import duty rate for 2208.50.00.60?
The general rate of duty for HTS 2208.50.00.60 is Free. The Column 2 rate is $1.99/pf. liter.
›What unit of quantity is used for 2208.50.00.60?
Imports under HTS 2208.50.00.60 are measured in pf.liters.

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